PRIMARY schools in Worcester have been ranked by the Government for the percentage of pupils meeting expectations in reading and maths tests.

Data for 27 city primary schools shows the percentage of children meeting the expected standard by achieving a score of 100 or more in their reading and maths tests, and whose teacher assesses them as ‘working at the expected standard’ or better in writing.

The table: 1. Claines Primary: 90% of pupils meeting expected standard.

2. Whittington Primary: 90% 3. Hallow Primary: 88% 4. Our Lady Queen of Peace: 83% 5. Broadheath: 80% 6. St Clements: 80% 7. Hollymount: 78% 8. St George’s Catholic School: 78% 9. Cranham Primary: 77% 10. Oasis Academy: 77% 11. Lyppard Grange: 76% 12. Red Hill: 72% 13. Northwick Manor:71% 14. Perry Wood: 69% 15. St Joseph’s: 69% 16. Nunnery Wood: 67% 17. Rushwick: 65% 18. Powick Primary: 64% 19. Oldbury Park: 63% 20. Pitmaston Primary: 61% 21. St Barnabas: 60% 22. Perdiswell: 59% 23. Dines Green: 55% 24. Carnforth: 53% 25. Cherry Orchard: 53% 26. Stanley Road: 46% 27. St George’s CE Primary: 44% Oasis Academy headteacher, Emily Hobson said: “We are thrilled with our results, they encapsulate how the academy is continually improving over time. I believe the results are a direct reflection to our approach to educating. We have a big focus on character development rather than just the academic side.”

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Suzanne Beston, head at Perry Wood, said: “Once again we have increased our percentage of children achieving the age related standard and have gained a whole school percentage above the National average. Children worked hard in all areas and this showed in their test results.”

A spokesman for Hallow Primary School said: “We are really proud of all the children in our school. They work extremely hard and are supported by dedicated staff and wonderful parents.”